The planning application says the ‘Noah’s Ark’ building, near the 28-year-old pop star’s Wynneys Hall residence, would “address an important need for a private place of retreat for contemplation and prayer”.

The application also states that the venue would offer a private space for the singer and his family to celebrate “key life and family milestones, family and social gatherings, marriages, christenings.

“It would also allow the applicant’s family, friends and colleagues to be able to enjoy these things and join them in their observance.”

The new building is described in the application as “novel and modern”, but designed not to conflict with the parish church of St Mary nearby.